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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

QUEER.-We learn that twelve al
our solid citizens (nearly all Demo.
Gratis received notices. last Satur-
day night. from the Postoffice De-
partment. to the effect that they
were held in certain amounts as
the bondsmen Of Mrs. Dumas, orr
former Republican postnissress.
and that the said amounts must be
paid in thirty days. or emit will be
entered in the Federal Court to en-
force payment Of the same.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

A gentleman from the city asked
US. yesterday, If We knew Of a pri.
vate family who would board him.
self. wife ard child. during the
summer, in Covington. We we're
unable to give him the desired in
formation. Private families, will.
ing to take one or two boarders,
should let us and the public know
it. through our columns.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

A Business Homily-"James, .
SAID the milkman 20 his new boy,
dye see what I'm a-doin' OFF,
Yes. sir." replied James you're a
pouriu water IN the milk" mo.
LIN not, JAMES; I'm a pourin' milk
III the water. So il any body asks
yoa II put water in my milk. You
tell 'ein NO. Alters stick 10 the
truth. James; cheatin' 10 bad 'nouRb.
but lyin IL wuss."- Harpe,y Bazar
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14
CLUBBING ARRANGEMENT
AND PREMIUM.

We will send the WEEKLY Pea
TUNE or the WyyKLY TINES DE,so-
Graf and ST. TAMxANY FAhxxa one
year. to any address. for 81 50.
payable in advance.
All pal! mp subscribers Of the
farmer are presented with = copy
Of DR.. Kendall's celebrated Treat
ise on the Horse and His Disea ses.
A most valuable book.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Rural Farmer: There is one
method Of saving bones which,
should not be overlooked. II is 10
keep barrel Of lye convenient.
into which all the refuse bones
should be dropped. The result is
that phosphate OF potash will he
formed. which. unlike phosphate of
lime. Is soluble in matter. making
one OF the most valuable fertilizers
known.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14
NOT DEAD YET.
VAUDEVILLE, May 10. Isl

MANDEvILLE, May Is. 1851.
EDIroR ST.. TAMNANY FARMER:
Please notify the public, through
your columns, that I am not dead
yet. all reports to the contrary not.
outstanding. I am still to be
found at my old stand. ready to
furnish the citizens of Vaudeville
with the finest beef, veal. pork and
mutton. at prices that defy c0mpe-
tition. Yours. etc.
IRA e STRAIN.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

ABIrA SPaINGs PUacHAsED.-We
learn that aIessrs. Ell. Bossicr and
Ed. Breckenridge. aud Poitevent &
favre, this week purchased the
Abita Springs property. the latter
hrm buying half interest. The
price paid for, the Springs was
ST.. 900.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

The New Orleans Chronicle is
now issued as . morning paper. I'M
der the management Of Col. Frank
A. Bartlett. IN old and experienced
newspaper man. we!l-known to
many Of our readers. We wish the
Chr0aicIs Z long and succssaful ca
reer.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Mr.. John I. Moore. Jr.. one 81
wealthiest merchants Of New Or
leans, las purchased twelve lots OF
ground at Bossier City. and will
commence to build in q short time,
as will also Messrs. Durant Da-
ponte, Henry Bier and Capt. Fran
ces, President Of the Tow Boat As
ISOLATION.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

We think there a.e a few houses
for rent in Covingtos, but We can't
say 90 positively. The owners
would do we'll to let MS know about
it ct once. It won't cost much. and
we might get them good tenents.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

A gold mine. which pans out
5000 10 \ ton of ore, has been dis
covered in Grant parish. The
mine is situated ten miles from the
town Of Colfax. on what is known
the Mirabeau plantation.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

The grand musicale at the popu-
lar Colonies Hotel. in Vaudeville,
next Tuesday evening. the 18th
inst. promis % to he one OF the
most enjoyable events Of the season.
We cannot attend. but orr Mande-
vile reporter will represent "a.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

The grading Of the railroad to
Abita Syringe has been completed.
and track-laying is progressing at
the rate Of three-quarters Of a mile
per day. It is expected that the
first train from tie city will arrive
sbout the lst Of June.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

The "Star Of Bethlehem" it is
predicted. will appear this year. for
the sixth time since the birth of
Christ. 1t is a solar orb many
times the magnitude Of the sun.
This star. in its dazzling light, is
said to be visible at MONDAY. and is
directly north Of the North star,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Chas. Elfes. Of st. Gabriel, La. J.,
has harvested los barrels of onions
off one and one-eighth acres OF
land. He las shipped them TO
Cincinnati. where lie expects to get
a re,nunerative price for them. The
last quotation from that quarter
was So per barrel.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14
Rheumatism ana Neuralgia Cured
in Two Days.

Tie Indiana Chemical Company
have discovered compound which
acts with truly marvellous rapidity
in tho cure Of Rheumatism and
Neuralgia. We guarantee it to cure
any AL every case Of acute Infam-
matory Rheumatism and Neuralgia
in 2 DAYS. and to give immediate re-
lief in chronic Cases and effect q
speedy cure.
On receipt OF 80 cents, in 2 cen.
stamps, we will send to any address
The prescription for this wonderful
compound, which eau he filled by
your home druggist at small cost.
We take this means Of giving our
discovery to the public instead o!
putting it ont rs patent medicine.
it being much less expensive. We
will gladly refund money if salts
faction is not given.
TIE INDIANA CHEMICAL Co.,
Charlottesville. Ind.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

One OF the young ladies e,oploy-
ed at the central Office of the Great
Southern Telephone Company. in
New Orleans. quotes this verse for
the benefit Of an impatient sub
scr;ber:
"PAtience is 4 virtue,
Possess it il you can;
lis seldom foucd in woman,
And never found in man"
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Delinquent taxpayers will find
their property advertised for sale
on the next page. Sheriff Cook has
been very lenient. but now oil pos.
sible delays have expired, aud the
law must be enforced.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Mr.. j. G. Evans. of Covington,
was the successful bidder for the
work of painting the Courthouse
and Jail at Franklinton, Washing
ton parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

NARaIED.-At the residences o.
llr. Mcintyre. in Washington par
iah. La. on Wednesday. May 1,
1887 BY Rev. Thos. Corkern. Rev.
w. H. Adama Of Shady Grove. and
Al;ss Adelaide Mcintyre.
....a.s i'saa CO.: please copy
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

The members Of the Methodist
Sunday School are having a picnic
to-day at Sulphur Springs Plauta-
ton.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

| A'o wv % ShSau bt the Will u
! sufficient VOLUME of money, i
sweeping the property of the coun
try into the hands of Shylocks. Til,
farms are mortgaged beyond hop,
Of redemption. without an iucreas,
in values, whilo chattel mortgages
are The only security available t.
keep Tue heal Of industry above
wate-. A very intelligent farmer
from Iowa informed the Chicag.
cypress last week that in the count,
IL which he resides there had re-
Gently been placed on record pa
chattel mortgages. to raise money
to pay interest on the farm mort.
cages. When the lands are bound,
and the cbattels are bound. the
uext thing to be bonnd will be the
wrecked and ruined manhood of the
nation.-1he Rock Islander.
In strong contrast with the above
is Tho fact that the United States
Treasury at Washington is literally
as full ~ it will hold. It now con.
tains two thousand tons Of silver,
and forty-eight tons Of gold. Ano.
Their vault will have to be made for
more treasure. This enormous
surplus is entirely unnccessary-in
fact is menace to the peace of the
country. There must be some-
thing wrong in the financial poliov
vi the Government. The nation 3
pockets are tee,ning with wealth,
while her vast domains are badly
lin the grass" and need her care
full attention. Rivers and harbors
are put of with u mere riit.nce.
aud other public works are neglect
ed.
"Columbia" has plenty of gold
and silver, but she wears a shabby
.lress.
1t appears to MS that this ~ not a
wisc or just rolicy-i. looks misery
and nvaricions.
Extensive public improvements
and We certainly are badly III need
Of shem-wouIi put this money in
circulation and make times better.
Return it again to the pockets OF
the toiiers.
And to re,'nce this constantly in
creasing surplus. many grades of
taxes could be reduced. and others
.bolished-espscialIy the Internal
Revenue tax, 4 relic of tho war.
Our contemporary. the Nashville
onion. justly declares the Internal
Revenue law the most obnoxious of
all the remaining war measures
The argument used against its re-
peal, :hat tie land would lie del
nged with free whisky. is insincere.
The States that produce it are en-.
titled TO the revenue. A large
lrmber Of citizens are now in at
Guidance on the Federal court,
to travela long distance.
It great expense; and those in Jail
or violating the revenue law will
70 kept there until too late to plant
crop for their families. Under a
state law they could be arraisned |
u their own county. have witness.
s present. finish the trial speedily. |
mi 80 on with their business.
The Lnion says the Constitution is
!aily violated in the enforcement |
II the Federal Inv, and under it an |
'fticer is allowed to take the life of
citizen without responsibility 10
my tribunal.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

MIR. Ira Strain. of Vaudeville, in.
forms tho public, in another col
umn. that he is still in the land Of
the living.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

ABrrA BRIDoE.-Mr, Harry War
rem, overseer. and the hands in l,is
district, have thoroughly repaired
the Abita bridge. and put the road
in ine condition.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Justice Preston Burns. Of the I'd
Ward. publishes an estray notice
to-day. See advertisements.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Judge J. S. Bossier has sold out
his interest in the Mascot, of New
Orleans. He will now devote his
time and talents to booming Bossier
Cikv
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14
Land Office, Nes Orleans. Ia,
May IL, 1887.

Land Office, Nes Orleans. Ia, J
May IL, 1857.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
in. named settler has filed notice OF her
intention to make final proof in support
Of her claim. and that said proof will be
made before the judge. or in his alb
sence the clerk Of the District Court.
at covington. La, on Saturday, July Z,
1887. viz:
ANNA NORMAN,
Willow Of Henry Norman, deceased.
Who made Homestead entry Nc. $3.50.
for the southeast quarter Of sec-
tion 30, township 5. south range II east.
81. Helena meridian
She names che fcllovir 2 wi.Les.;e. 4.
prove her continuous iesi lel.- uLoL
and cultivation Cf w.: 1 land. via:
". II. Davenport, II. J. Smith. Harry
Dntsch and Chas. StrattMsn, all OF
st. rammany parish. La.
myia6t THos. ]. BUTLER. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Oats have done remarkably well
this year. We have seen a number
Of fine samples. Eve to six feet high
and we'll headed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Tie election for Mayor and Alder
men will take place on tie first
Monday in June. See notice. in
another column.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14
For Sale.

Lots Nos. l and 2, in the town OF
Lswisburg. La, containing ten acres Of
land. more or less. For further infor-
nation. inquire ut the FARMER Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Bids will he received at the Ger
man Settlement Camp Ground TO-
day for the building Of q tabsrna-
clo
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Wool has been coming in freely
this week. 1t is bringing good
price, IS to IS cents per pound
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Va learn that the Claudel place
in Covingson. was sold this week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Two.lots in Lewisburg. contain
ing about ten acres, ars for sale.
SEQ advertisement.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

We learn that an epilsnic oil
sore eyes is prevailing in Washing
ton parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

BoRN.-To Mrs. S. Y. Kentzel,
Thursday. May II, 1887. q daugh-
ter.
The FARMRR can once moro boast
OF holding q fill hand. aid every
one . fece-card-two kings ant
three queens.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

The Crystal Springs House will
make fine appearance when CON-
pleted.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

We publish the delinquent tar
list to-day, on the third page.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Blackbcrries are parching for
want Of rain.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Mr.. McEvoy is building . store
ct Boseier City.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Dry. hot and dusty. Rain is
badly needed.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14
DOUGLAS S. OSBORN.

Who made Homestead Entry No. S506
Tor the southeast quarter of section 81
He names the following Witnesses e
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation nj said land. viz:
John J. Kennedy. J. Il. Starkx. Gam.
mel Craidock and John Harper, all oil
st. Tammany parish. La.
mylI6t THos j. BurIvR, Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14
New Advertisements.
ELECTION NOTICE.

Whereas. it is provided. by An act of
the General Assembly of the State OF
Louisiana, approved March Is. 1870.
that an election shall be held on the
first Monday in June OF each year. by
the qualified electors Of the town oil
Covinston. st. Tammany parish. La.
for the purpose Of electiny one Mayor
and six Aldermen, to serve az snch for
the ensuing twelve months thereafter,
AS the Law directs
Now, therefore, I. VIM. e. Morgan.
Clerk of the Eighteenth Judicial District
Count for the Parish Of st. Tammany,
La, in complianee with the third section
of said act. do issue this notice, noti-
flying all persons concerned to hold said
election, on
MONDAY. JUNE 6. 1887,
being the first Monday Of said month.
with the view of elec,ins the above
named officers; aud said election to he
conducted. and the returns thereof
made. in the manner required by the
laws Of the State OF Louisiana.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto
signed my name. and affixed the seal Of
said court thereto. Mt the town of Cow
inston. this 18th LAY Of May. 1897.
WV. e. MoEGAS. Clerk.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14
RETAIL AND WHoLIsALI

For Example. . fsw
Popular Goods:
HE-NO TEA, IS cts. per pou AA
ssld by others IA same lie q bUk-
ness for IS cts.
DUFFY 8 MALT WHISKY, per
bottle, IS cts. Others cell at q.
BROWNS IRON BITTERs. per
bottle. 20 cts. Others sell at I I.
MATCHES. large bsx. qsartar
gross. ~ ots. Sold by others for
Is cts.
Where large qDaatity il WANT
I'd. in whole paekagss q eases.
special prices will b given % sp-
plication.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14

Summer sojourners arrive by
every boat.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1887-05-14
Land Office, New Orleans, La,
NIay IL. 1887.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has fled notice OF his
intention to make final proof in swppo.t
Of his claim, and that SAID proof will be
made before the judge, or in his absence
the clerk of the District Court. ut Cow
ington. Ia., on Ncss!.y. Jane "a.
1887. viz:
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-28

The American physiognomy at its best
Is often distinctly classical. One can see
almost any day in our streets good exam
Piles Of the Greek type, and not infre-
quently among what we call the common
people. Last summer in q temporary visit
to a fishing village on the Sound / noticed
q young fisherman who would have made
an admirable model for an Adonis. He
was about 20 years OF age, Of medium
height, with a handsome Greek head, and
a figure that despite the rude apparel in
which it was hid revealed n striking natu-
raj grace and elegance in every movement.
l watched him with keen interest, and
imagined myself ON the Egean shore.
1t is pitiful TO think that excessive ex-
posture, il-cooked food, tobacco and bad
liquor are destined only too surely to
coarsen the lines and obliterate the charm
Of his handsome face. l should have been
glad of an opportunity to investigate a
little further and see if his mind responded
to his shapely exterior, but could not OBJ
tain it. Our American land exhibits
three natural blossoms frequently, but
only among the young. They spring fresh
and beautiful from the soil, but the sordid
cares and uninspiring conditions Of our
civilization 90 despoil them Of their
charm. Home Journal.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-28
Mining Law.

A misapprehension appears to prevail
in regard to the operations Of the alien
law. The general Interpretation evil
IDENTITY as applied to mines, is that it
prevents all, not citizens, from securing
by purchase the controlling interest in
mining property. A closer reading
evidently shows that any party may
purchase mining or farming property
and aliens are only debarred from the
privilege of securing rights and title by
location. This construction gives a very
different phase to the matter and when
properly understood will be found less
Objectionable than was at first supposed.
1t would seem absurd and unreason-
able to discriminate by legislation
against purchase and sale of property
by any n to any one, but there can be
no just objection made to a law which
shall give citizens ofour country certain
rights and privileges in regard to the
public domain which are not enjoyed
by aliens, who have not assumed the
duties and responsibilities Of citizen
ship.-Chicago Mining Review,
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-28
Try It Once for the Cigars.

"The newest trick on the road" re-
marked a drummer, sis a pretty sleek
one, and l know boys who have made all
their cigars and drinks on it for several
weeks. You go into the billiard room Of
the hotel, pick up a cue and begin prac-
ticing. You try some fancy shots. OF
curse. q lot OF fellows will gather around
to look on and make remarks and catch
and spot the balls for you, and show you
what they can do with the stick. In
this way you soon get on easy terms with
a number of young fellows. Then you in
quire IL any of them has ever noticed the
peculiar optical delusion there is about a
billiard table, and proceed TO illustrate by
placing two balls within a few inches Of
each other neal the lower cushion. Now
fix our eyes on those two balls you say
to one Of the bystanders, walk complete
ly around the table, all the time with yonr
gaze fixed on the balls, and as o as you
have completed the circuit Of the table
pick up a cue and try to shoot this ball SO
as to hit those two The shot is such an
easy one, and the whole matter looks SO
simple, that the ~bystander is quite ready
to declare his ability TO walk around the
table q dozen times, IL necessary, and
make the carom afterward. He is also
ready to wager the cigars that your 'op-
teal delusion' won't delude him. While
he Is walking about. the table with his
eyes fixed on the two balls, You, unob-
served by him, wet the tip Of q cue SO that
all of the chalk is washed off, and hand
this cue TO the bettor rs he m up. He
blazes away, makes a misscue, Of course
and loses the cigars. "-Chicago Herald.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-28
Notifying Observation-Disclosures.

A habit Of Observation-Disclosures Is not an
enviable possession, as 1t often leads one
into embarrassing situations, out Of which
one has to scramble as best one may. Not
long ago a lady, whose mind is often
soaring above this worlds humdrum, was
visiting at the house of a friend who is
the happy possessor Of many interesting
works Of art and a fine collection Of brio
a-brac.
Some rare bits were produced for her
admiration, and as she admired each one
she put it carefully away in the pocket of
her dress, much to the dismay Of the
hostess, who wondered il she could have
been understood to have said that she
wished to give these treasures away.
After talking a little while the visitor de-
parted, taking with her the valuable
articles de vertu. That evening, as she
changed her street costume, she discov-
cred, TO her horror, the articles she had
admired at her friends house a few hours
before in her pocket. Imagine with what
feelings she sent back the treasures she
had unconsciously taken, with a note of
embarrassed apology.-Boston Post.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-28
A Paralyzed Telegrapher.

1t is probable that Ind Mr.. Beecher un-
derstood telegraphy he might have com
municated with his family after the
stroke which rendered him speechless.
The contraction Of the fingers of his right
hand would seem to indicate the pOssibil-
ity that he was conscious, and had he
known how to regulate those contractions
in the formation Of telegraphic signals he
could have thus conveyed his thoughts
while otherwise utterly powerless.
knew of a case some years e In which a
t%elegrapher thus communicated with me,
when We supposed him unconscious In
holding his hand l felt a faint twitching
of the muscles Of his fingers and recog-
nized telegraphic signals thus made. He
was perfectly conscious of what was pass
ing around him but unable to speak or
move a muscle, except the faint contrac-
ton of the finger muscles as described.
1t was a remarkable case and unparalleled
SO Tar as / know.-Globe-De Democrat.
Custer chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, Black Hills, D.T. [S.D.]) 1880-1890, 1887-05-28
A Dakota Petrlfaction.

Mitchell, May ga year ago in Sep.
TENDER the wife Of a merchant died and
was buried in the cemetery near town
having first been embalmed. To-day
the remains were disinterred for ship
ment to New York state for final burial
Six men attempted to raise the coffin in
vain. and it took four more to get il
from the grave. An examination was
made, when it was found that the re-
mains had petriied, retaining not only
the natural color but the features had
the solid appearance Of marble, and
were unchanged. The body had been
enclosed in a zinc casket which, with
the embalming fluid, caused a chemical
operation with the result given.